Neck

Our fellowship-trained neck doctors at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center, located in Gastonia and Belmont, are recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of neck injuries and conditions.

Visit our Spine Center to learn more about nonsurgical treatments for your neck.

Pain in the neck is most commonly the result of four main causes: trauma, poor posture, muscle strain, or a degenerative disc disease. In the event of a traumatic incident, whiplash can occur, which is when the neck is distorted or jerked by sudden force. If you are experiencing a cramping or tightening of the lower neck muscles, your neck pain may be emanating from poor posture or a muscle strain.

Though not all sources of neck pain involve injuries, the severity of pain can gradually escalate with long-term diseases and conditions such as osteoarthritis or ankylosing spondylitis, a disease involving inflammation of the spinal joints. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms of neck pain, it’s important to seek treatment as soon as possible before your injury or condition worsens.

• Persistent headaches
• Disruption of sleep due to pain
• Stiffness of the neck and shoulders, especially in the morning
• Sensory disturbance/sensitivity of the arms and legs
• Joint pain or swelling in the neck and shoulders
• Weakness, numbness, and dizziness

To consult with one of our neck doctors, please schedule an appointment online or call 704-865-0077.

Why Choose Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center?

Our fellowship-trained neck doctors at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center have completed additional training, specifically in the back, neck, and spine. With this advanced training, Dr. Lauren Mogk and Dr. Tejas Parikh have the experience and expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat your neck injury or condition individually to your needs.

To consult with one of our neck doctors at our Gastonia or Belmont office, please schedule an appointment online or call 704-865-0077.